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Blessed Rolando Rivi
Blessed Rolando Rivi

Blessed Rolando Rivi

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13-Apr

Born

7 January 1931 in San Valentino di Castellarano, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Died

Shot on 13 April 1945 in a wooded area near Piani di Monchio, Modena, Italy; buried in Piani di Monchio; re-interred in the graveyard of his parish church of Saint Valentine on 29 May 1945; re-interred in the church of Saint Valentine on 26 June 1997

Beatified

5 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Modena, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerated

27 March 2013 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Rolando Rivi, also known as Rolando Maria Rivi, was born on 7 January 1931 in San Valentino di Castellarano, a small village in the province of Reggio Emilia, Italy. He was born into a humble farming family, and from an early age, Rolando displayed a deep religious devotion and a strong desire to serve God.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2013-10-05 by 5 October 2013 by Pope Francis; beatification recognition celebrated in Modena, Italy by Cardinal Angelo Amato

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